Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FH20
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Revealed November 2010
- Old Model is Olympus E-PL1
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FH20 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic FH20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly close but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and FH20 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-PL1s was launched 11 months after the FH20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-PL1s scores versus the FH20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FH20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Panasonic FH20
E-PL1s | FH20 | |||
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Introduced | November 2010 | January 2010 | Newer by 11 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Olympus E-PL1s
FH20 | E-PL1s |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic FH20
E-PL1s | FH20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1s offers outside dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic FH20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL1s vs the FH20.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1s and FH20 is 86 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1s and FH20.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL1s due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH20 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer E-PL1s should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS30 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-11-16 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Truepic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 334g (0.74 lbs) | 178g (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $599 | $179 |